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This innovative bundle combines Netflix’s global catalog, Shahid’s extensive Arabic-language content, and MBC’s 17 linear TV channels—offering a one-stop shop for diverse entertainment tastes across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This marks Netflix’s first-ever partnership of its kind in MENA, a region where competition is fierce and cultural nuance is king.","In a surprising twist in the Middle East’s streaming landscape, Saudi media powerhouse MBC Group has forged a groundbreaking partnership with Netflix","For Netflix, known for fiercely guarding its content in markets like the U.S. and Europe, this collaboration is nothing short of revolutionary.","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>In a surprising twist in the Middle East’s streaming landscape, Saudi media powerhouse MBC Group has forged a groundbreaking partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/netflix-and-disney-explore-runway-ai-s-video-tools-a-new-era-for-hollywood-or-a-recipe-for-controversy\">Netflix\u003C/a>, uniting their forces under the banner of MBCNOW, MBC’s recently launched entertainment aggregator.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"400\" src=\"https://quasa.io/storage/photos/01/image - 2025-07-28T172540.877.jpg\" width=\"300\" />This innovative bundle combines Netflix’s global catalog, Shahid’s extensive Arabic-language content, and MBC’s 17 linear TV channels — offering a one-stop shop for diverse entertainment tastes across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This marks Netflix’s first-ever partnership of its kind in MENA, a region where competition is fierce and cultural nuance is king.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>For \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/netflix-fumes-as-squid-game-season-2-snubbed-by-emmy-awards\">Netflix\u003C/a>, known for fiercely guarding its content in markets like the U.S. and Europe, this collaboration is nothing short of revolutionary. The streaming giant has historically shunned sharing its library with competitors, yet in MENA, it’s teaming up with Shahid, the region’s leading streaming platform with 4.4 million subscribers compared to Netflix’s 3 million. This move signals a strategic pivot: rather than battling Shahid for dominance, \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/puberty-and-squid-game-dominate-netflix-s-most-watched-series-in-first-half-of-2025\">Netflix\u003C/a> is joining forces to break through the region’s competitive ceiling and tap into new audiences. It’s a pragmatic acknowledgment that in the MENA market, collaboration trumps rivalry.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>This isn’t the first time global streamers have opted for alliances over competition. In Europe, Prime Video partnered with France Télévisions, and \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/has-disney-ruined-the-marvel-cinematic-universe\">Disney+\u003C/a> joined forces with the UK’s ITV, setting a precedent for bundling global and local content to win over audiences. For \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/why-is-netflix-dumping-millions-into-promoting-adam-sandler-s-new-film\">Netflix\u003C/a>, aligning with Shahid — a platform renowned for its premium Arabic originals and deep cultural resonance — offers a shortcut to capturing the hearts of MENA viewers, particularly in key markets like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Chr />\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"image-align-right\" height=\"141\" src=\"https://quasa.io/storage/photos/01/photo_2025-07-28_17-17-32.jpg\" width=\"250\" />Also read:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/netflix-and-spotify-eye-long-term-collaboration-a-new-era-for-music-and-streaming\">Netflix and Spotify Eye Long-Term Collaboration: A New Era for Music and Streaming\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/netflix-doubles-down-on-spanish-cinema-amid-california-protests\">Netflix Doubles Down on Spanish Cinema Amid California Protests\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/disney-and-comcast-seal-hulu-s-fate-the-streaming-service-becomes-mickey-s-by-july-s-end\">Disney and Comcast Seal Hulu’s Fate: The Streaming Service Becomes Mickey’s by July’s End\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Chr />\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"113\" src=\"https://quasa.io/storage/photos/01/image - 2025-07-28T172440.026.jpg\" width=\"150\" />The MBCNOW bundle, already available in Saudi Arabia with plans for a broader MENA rollout, promises significant savings compared to individual subscriptions, making it a compelling deal for consumers.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>By blending Netflix’s international hits with Shahid’s acclaimed Arabic dramas and MBC’s diverse TV channels, the partnership caters to the region’s young, mobile-savvy audience, where mobile streaming dominates.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>This alliance reflects a savvy business move—why fight a giant when you can join forces and reshape the future of streaming in MENA? Netflix and Shahid, once rivals, are now brothers in arms, ready to dominate the region’s entertainment scene together.\u003C/p>","netflix-and-shahid-brothers-forever-in-the-mena-streaming-wars","2025-07-28T15:26:36.000000Z","28.07.2025",{"image":81,"thumb":82},"https://quasa.io/storage/images/news/nQq1zYIVwLMWSBQ0Cs9s4wzYQwX8rD4oJ9dch7ff.jpg","https://api.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/nQq1zYIVwLMWSBQ0Cs9s4wzYQwX8rD4oJ9dch7ff.jpg","small",null,2234,0,"en",{"id":69,"title":65,"slug":66,"meta_title":89,"meta_description":90,"meta_keywords":91,"deleted_at":84,"created_at":92,"updated_at":93,"lang":87},"Quasa Media - Growth Hacking in Business","Business is a battlefield. 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